Last time I came to Hokkaido, I bought the Katakurana from Mirei Kashi as a souvenir at New Chitose Airport. It was delicious to eat Katakurana after a long time. I remembered a shop where I walked in the snow to buy Katakurana before it became so popular, and when I looked it up, I think it was probably a shop called La Verite. I remembered the building from the photo on the west side of Nakajima Park. The Katakurana there was delicious. Next time I go, I will try to stop by and check it out. When I looked into it, I found out that there is a workshop nearby, and there is a store specializing in takeout. It would be great if they could ship it, so this time I decided to visit the workshop. I used the navigation system to get close, parked my car in the parking lot, and headed towards the store, only to find a big vending machine and the store was closed. They seem to make it here, but the sales seem to be through vending machines. It felt a bit bland, but since I came all the way, I put money into the vending machine and made a selection. A round Katakurana came out in a pack that also had yakisoba noodles for a festival. It was quite hard, so I decided to thaw it out and eat it back at the hotel at the right time. The caramel was crispy and baked, ah, this is it, the Mirei Kashi one didn't have this crispy texture. I remember it being in a longer container when I ate it before, but the contents were the same. It had a richness that was suitable for a pudding ice cream. Should I have gone to the store and had it shipped to other regions? Well, it was good that I got to eat it once, but... I think those who like sweet things would be happy to receive it as a souvenir. I'll use it as a souvenir someday.

On October 16, a new dessert vending machine was set up next to the reception of Dinos Bowl at Vegabowl. They were selling frozen desserts that could be thawed in 60 minutes. Each dessert came with a spoon, suggesting that they were meant to be enjoyed while bowling. I tried three different desserts to take out. Cream de Moco for 500 yen was exceptionally delicious. It felt like only the best parts of a shortcake were included. Each bite of the cream was incredibly tasty, with a hint of sponge adding a nice touch. Catalana for 500 yen had a hard caramel surface that, when broken, revealed a mix of bitterness, sweetness, and various flavors that were just too good to resist. Lastly, the Cake and Bread Roll for 500 yen had pistachio cream on top, which was delicious on its own. But when combined with the cream inside, it became even more delicious with a delightful mix of flavors. Eating these desserts while enjoying the warmth of a stove in a cozy room was truly the best experience. @laverite.kobo in Sapporo, Higashi-ku, Nango-dori 1-chome Kita 8-1, 3rd floor. There are also several other vending machines located throughout the city.

The thick caramelized surface was just right, not too bitter, which was very good. The inside also had vanilla beans, giving it an authentic flavor. It's great to eat it frozen as ice cream, or completely melted for a creamy and delicious treat.

La Verite is a cake shop located at 14-9 Minami and they deliver Catalana to this workshop. The Catalana comes in five flavors: plain, caramel, black sesame, matcha red bean, and white chocolate & raspberry. I bought the caramel and white chocolate & raspberry flavors. The caramel flavor has a thin caramel base with a bitter burnt taste, giving it a manly flavor. On the other hand, the white chocolate & raspberry flavor combines the mild taste of white chocolate with the tartness of raspberry. I always thought Catalana was a pudding flavor, so it was a strange taste for me. Each piece costs 400 yen, but whether you feel it's worth 400 yen or not, I recommend trying it and deciding for yourself.

On my day off, after buying bread, I decided to stop by this place that I had been curious about. It's a popular shop nearby that sells cakes from La Verite. I had been to La Verite before but had never tried their cakes, so I thought I'd give it a try this time. The shop itself was smaller than I expected, with a display case filled with delicious-looking cakes and a refrigerator next to it selling Catalana as well. This time, I wanted to try the cakes, so I chose a few to purchase. The Gâteau au Chocolat had a light texture with a hint of cocoa in the dough, but the richness of the chocolate was lacking. Nuts were also mixed into the dough, giving it a nutty flavor. As a chocolate lover, I found it slightly lacking. The Mont Blanc with chestnut had a sponge base and a smooth chestnut cream with a hint of liquor. The candied chestnut inside also had a hint of liquor, giving it an adult-like Mont Blanc feel. The Sweetie Amande Tart had a crispy tart crust with strawberry sauce, custard cream, fresh cream, and strawberries on top. The balanced combination of the slight acidity of the strawberries and the sweetness of the custard and tart crust was excellent. Thank you for the feast!

On September 6th, during a major earthquake, my computer experienced malfunctions due to infection by three different viruses. Although the computer broke down, some of the data was recovered. It was still functioning but encountering frequent issues. I may not be able to review promptly, but this is not due to hospitalization. Likes and comments may be delayed, but I will attend to them as soon as possible. In October 2018, "La Verite Kobo," a new Western confectionery shop, opened in the Yamahana area of Chuo Ward. The shop is located on the historic Toh Tohden Street, which was originally settled by military settlers in 1876 and later became a shopping street. On this visit, I went with my usual companion for the first time. The shop is situated along Toh Tohden Street in the Nishi-Sen area of Chuo Ward, Sapporo. For the exact location, please check on Tabelog. Upon entering the shop, you will see a cake showcase in front and a vertical cooler containing "Catalana" varieties to the right. There are also many fruit-based cakes available, which I was pleased about as I enjoy fruit cakes. I purchased several items. - Nashi Pear Tart: A seasonal tart made with a whole Nashi pear, filled with custard cream. The base is a crispy tart. Price: 540 yen (tax included) - Shine Muscat Tart: A seasonal tart with juicy and sweet Shine Muscat grapes, paired with cream. Price: 481 yen (tax included) - Strawberry Shortcake: A fluffy sponge cake base with a light cream and strawberries on top and inside. Price: 400 yen (tax included) All the fruit cakes were delicious, but personally, I particularly liked the Nashi Pear Tart. The overall sweetness was just right, and I could easily eat more than one. These cakes would definitely be well-received in the Yamahana area. I wonder which fruit cake I should try next time. Thank you for the delicious treats.

La Verite Workshop is a takeout-only sweets shop. It is a branch of a popular pizza and sweets restaurant. Based on information received on a certain line, I came to check it out and found out that they do not sell pizza, only sweets. I was actually in the mood for pizza (oops). I purchased a cream puff and a pudding to take home. They asked for the approximate time I would be eating them, and the items were carefully packaged and handed to me. I didn't have time to eat them right away, so I had them in the late afternoon. The pudding was generously filled with vanilla beans, giving it a unique texture with a slight chewiness. It was not as creamy as I had imagined, but rather had a firmer texture similar to a typical custard pudding, with a noticeable taste of custard cream and egg yolk. It was not too sweet, with a rich flavor of vanilla beans, and I found it delicious. The cream puff was a perfect size for when you're full from lunch. Despite its small size, the rich cream filling stood out and was delicious. The puff itself was light and airy, but the abundant cream mixed with it gave the cream puff a powerful taste, especially considering its price of 108 yen. Overall rating: 3.5 Taste: 3.5 Service: 3.3 Atmosphere: 3.0 Cost performance: 3.3 Drinks: - Address: 3-5 Force Higashi-Tondan 1F, Minami 11-jo Nishi 9-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido La Verite Workshop ☆☆☆ Next Episode Preview ☆☆☆ I still think I will buy the Catalana and have it with the Catalana.

Welcome. Near the pizza shop, there is a kitchen baron with a lot of experience. It's a sweets workshop run by professional pastry chefs. The showcase is small, but the variety is good. The cheesecake is smooth and rich, with a different texture between the surface and the inside. The tart has a crunchy crust that I love. The cream puff is only 100 yen, but it's light and crispy with a rich custard filling. I can easily stop by just for their sweets.

Brian's cream puffs are 450 yen each and they are definitely delicious! However, this store does not accept cards so I won't be coming back. I will go to the main store where I can use my card instead.

During the Christmas season, I was craving something cake-like, so I ordered some desserts from Wolt for delivery. When they arrived, they were frozen solid, so I left them by the stove for a bit. I decided to get a set of three because it was the same price as buying them individually. The plain one was a bit too firm, almost like custard cream, which I enjoyed as I love custard, but I wondered if that was how it was supposed to be as a Catalana dessert. Normally, Catalana desserts have a custard cream ice cream-like texture, but this one was more like a rich cheesecake. The caramel part on all of them was quite bitter, but it balanced out the sweetness well. The matcha cheesecake was good, but the matcha flavor was a bit lacking. When paired with the Catalana, it tasted like matcha ice cream. The white chocolate raspberry one didn't have much white chocolate flavor, but the raspberry was nice. Overall, they were all tasty, but I'm not sure if I would order them again considering the price. I asked if they could add black sesame to the white chocolate raspberry one in the order notes, and they actually did it, so I appreciate that!